What is 35/50 Divided By 2/6

Solving $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{2}{6}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{35}{50} \div \frac{2}{6} = \frac{35}{50} \times \frac{6}{2}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $35 \times 6 = 210$
• Multiply the Denominators: $50 \times 2 = 100$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{35}{50} \times \frac{2}{6} = \frac{210}{100}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{210}{100}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $210$ and $100$. The GCD of $210$ and $100$ is $10$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{210 \div 10}{100 \div 10} = \frac{21}{10}$

Answer $\frac{35}{50}\div\frac{2}{6} = \frac{21}{10}$

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